Advanced Mechatronics Engineering Technology
Advanced Mechatronics Engineering Technology
Learn Skills to be at the Forefront of Tomorrow's Technology
Program Overview
Are you fascinated by the convergence of electronics, mechanics, robotics, and the brain behind the machines that keep our work in motion? The Advanced Mechatronics Engineering Technology program at College of Western Idaho (CWI) is crafted to develop in-demand specialists in this emerging field. This program equips students with skills in electronics, mechanics, pneumatics, robotics, wireless communication, renewable energy, instrumentation, and industry-computerized control systems. Ideal for careers in manufacturing, healthcare, agriculture, energy, transportation, and more, mechatronics plays a crucial role in the industries we rely on daily.
Unique to this program is the acceptance of Idaho Skillstack® badges, allowing students to apply up to 15 credits of mechatronics-related skills toward their degree. This flexibility lets students customize their skills or enable industry-customized training. Graduates of the Advanced Mechatronics Engineering Technology program emerge with a broad set of technical skills, making them highly marketable in a society increasingly reliant on automation and high-tech equipment.
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Are you ready to master the technology that powers the future? Join us to explore the Advanced Mechatronics Engineering Technology program at CWI and discover how you can become a leader in this high-tech, high-demand field.
Learning Opportunities
- Team-Based, Hands-On Training: Gain practical skills with state-of-the-art equipment in electronics, mechanics, robotics, and automated systems.
- Broad Skill Set: Develop a versatile skill set applicable to diverse high-tech industries.
- Customizable Education Path: Utilize Idaho SkillStack® badges for credit towards the degree, tailoring your learning experience.
- Industry Partnerships: Engage in internships and apprenticeships through partnerships with local companies, gaining real-world experience.
- Job Market Readiness: Graduate with nationally-recognized certifications and a comprehensive skill set in demand in the job market.
Micron Core Education Partner
As the core education partner with Micron Technology, Inc. (Micron), CWI is excited to lead efforts in delivering top-level education and skills training to students in support of the company's recently announced $15 billion expansion in Boise.
Gain relevant industry experience while having your education costs covered through Micron's Registered Apprenticeship Program.
Areas of Study
Degrees & Certificates
Advanced Mechatronics Engineering Technology – Associate of Applied Science Degree
Cost:
$11,782
Advanced Mechatronics Engineering Technology – Basic Technical Certificate
Cost:
$4,027
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Career Opportunities
Apply electrical and electronic theory and related knowledge, usually under the direction of engineering staff, to design, build, repair, adjust, and modify electrical components, circuitry, controls, and machinery for subsequent evaluation and use by engineering staff in making engineering design decisions.
32
Annual Openings*
$
36.89
Hourly Median Wage*
$
76,731
Annual Median Salary
5.8
%
Growth (2025 – 2035)*
Prepare wiring diagrams, circuit board assembly diagrams, and layout drawings used for the manufacture, installation, or repair of electrical equipment.
$
38.41
Hourly Median Wage*
$
79,892
Annual Median Salary
22.4
%
Growth (2025 – 2035)*
Operate, install, adjust, and maintain integrated computer/communications systems, consoles, simulators, and other data acquisition, test, and measurement instruments and equipment, which are used to launch, track, position, and evaluate air and space vehicles. May record and interpret test data.
$
34.73
Hourly Median Wage*
$
72,238
Annual Median Salary
Operate, test, maintain, or adjust unmanned, automated, servomechanical, or electromechanical equipment. May operate unmanned submarines, aircraft, or other equipment to observe or record visual information at sites such as oil rigs, crop fields, buildings, or for similar infrastructure, deep ocean exploration, or hazardous waste removal. May assist engineers in testing and designing robotics equipment.
$
34.61
Hourly Median Wage*
$
71,988
Annual Median Salary
8.87
%
Growth (2025 – 2035)*
Execute or adapt procedures and techniques for calibrating measurement devices, by applying knowledge of measurement science, mathematics, physics, chemistry, and electronics, sometimes under the direction of engineering staff. Determine measurement standard suitability for calibrating measurement devices. May perform preventive maintenance on equipment. May perform corrective actions to address identified calibration problems.
$
30.43
Hourly Median Wage*
$
63,294
Annual Median Salary
19.85
%
Growth (2025 – 2035)*
Inspect, test, repair, or maintain electrical equipment in generating stations, substations, and in-service relays.
$
58.93
Hourly Median Wage*
$
122,574
Annual Median Salary
33.6
%
Growth (2025 – 2035)*
*Data sourced from Lightcast™ (2023), a global leader in labor market analytics, and limited to the state of Idaho. Contact CWI Institutional Research for questions regarding this data. Career pathways may require further education beyond CWI.
"The classes teach you a lot of what you need to know in these fields. The instructors know what they’re talking about and have a lot of experience with what you would see outside of a classroom setting." Read More >
Admissions
Step 1
- Apply to CWI.
- Choose Advanced Mechatronics Engineering Technology as your major.
Step 2
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
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Cost & Aid
As a student in this program, you may be eligible for financial aid and scholarships.
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